Privacy Policy
Company Address:
848 Main St Ste 10 #Billings, MT 59105
Effective Date: 28 August 2025 (last updated on 28 August 2025)
This Privacy Policy explains how thefinancialbacker.com (operated by Sparks Affiliates LLC) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information. Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to handling your data responsibly and transparently.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with us, you may share certain personal details, such as:
- Newsletter or Report Sign-Ups – your email address (and sometimes your name) is required to deliver requested content. We may also capture your IP address for security and verification.
- Optional Services – for features such as SMS alerts or promotional offers, we may ask for additional details (e.g., phone number). Participation in these is voluntary, and if you choose not to provide information, you may not be able to access certain features.
- Surveys or Promotions – occasionally we may request information for research, feedback, or promotional campaigns.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Pages you visit and time spent on the site
- Your IP address (sometimes partially anonymized)
- Referring links (the page you came from)
- Technical data about your browser and device
We may also use pixels, cookies, and analytics tools to understand user behavior, improve site performance, and optimize advertising placement.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
Our partners and advertisers may collect limited data through cookies, beacons, and similar technologies to deliver personalized ads. To learn more or opt out of interest-based advertising, please visit:
2. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data under the following grounds:
- Consent – when you agree to receive newsletters or marketing communications.
- Contractual Necessity – when we need your data to provide services you have requested.
- Legal Obligations – when required to comply with applicable laws, such as fraud prevention.
- Legitimate Interest – when processing is necessary for business operations (e.g., improving website performance) and does not override your rights.
3. How We Use Your Data
We may use your personal data to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website
- Personalize your user experience and content
- Ensure site security and fraud prevention
- Analyze trends and measure advertising effectiveness
- Send relevant updates, offers, and marketing messages (when permitted)
- Enable participation in interactive features such as surveys or promotions
4. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on our site are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support our services.
5. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected with appropriate safeguards, such as recognized legal adequacy mechanisms or standard contractual clauses.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and improve our platform. Aggregated, non-identifiable data may be stored longer for research and analytical purposes.
7. Cookies & Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize repeat visitors, personalize experiences, and measure site performance.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
For more details, visit: All About Cookies
8. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system can guarantee complete security. Users are responsible for keeping login details confidential and reporting any suspected breaches immediately.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We recommend reviewing the policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated via email.
11. Your Rights
You may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction or deletion of your data
- Restriction of processing
- Objection to processing (including marketing)
- Data portability
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at support@thefinancialbacker.com.
12. Anti-Spam & Communication
We follow a strict anti-spam policy. You will only receive marketing messages if you explicitly opted in. If you believe you have received unauthorized emails from us, please contact us immediately.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:📧 support@thefinancialbacker.com
📍 848 Main St Ste 10 #Billings, MT 59105